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Heavy Duty Vinyl Tarp
• Stop replacing cheaper vinyl tarps
• Full Finished Size +/-3%
• 2" double-thick heat-welded hems
• Seams are heat-welded for 0 chance of leaks
• Rip, UV, tear, puncture, and chemical resistant
Made In The USA
By choosing this product, you're supporting American craftsmanship, local jobs, and ethical manufacturing. Built with care — designed to last.
Rough & Tough Tarps
Where raw strength is needed, our vinyl is the answer. Stop replacing cheaper tarps; buy once. Our heavy 18 oz. per square yard pvc coated polyester scrim fabric is up to the challenge of the harshest tasks:
• Covering cargo in transport
• Divide up industrial spaces
• Isolate fabrication & construction activity
• Enclose scaffolding and protect from wind and rain
• Outdoor storage & protection from elements
• Leak and water control
• Use as ground sheets for tents
Industrial-Strength Vinyl-Coated Polyester
All-Weather Protection
From coastal storms to desert sun, these vinyl tarps stay in the fight. The PVC coating blocks water, shrugs off abrasions, and delivers up to five times the UV defense of standard vinyl. They also resist rot, cracking, and damage from common oils and acids, keeping their strength season after season.
Built for Heavy Workloads
A dense polyester core gives each tarp high tear resistance, while heat-welded seams and double-stitched hems keep edges from fraying under tension. The smooth vinyl surface wipes clean, sheds dirt, and stays flexible in cold weather—ideal for job-site covers, truck load tie-downs, or backyard projects that need long-term, watertight protection.
Marketing Humphrys Tarps in the 1940s
Humphrys has been making vinyl tarps for over 50 years, ever since pvc coated polyester tarps began to replace canvas as the preferred material for most applications. Before that, we spent a good century manufacturing canvas tarps for everything from conestoga wagon covers, to tents, to horse blankets, to drop cloths. As materials changed, we adapted, while keeping the same focus on quality and durability that has guided us since 1874.
The ad to the right was published in the late 1940s - quality products don't go out of style.
All-American Strength
| Test Data Specs | 18 oz PVC Coated Polyester |
|---|---|
| Weave | Woven 1000x1300x20x22 pvc coated polyester |
| Weight | 18 oz per square yard +/- 5% |
| Grab Tensile (ASTM D5034) | Warp: 484 lbf Fill: 494.5 lbf |
| Tensile Strength (ASTM D5100) | Warp: 315 lb/in Fill: 315 lb/in |
| Tongue Tear (ASTM D5134) | Warp: 110 lb Fill: 110 lb |
| Adhesion (ASTM D5970) | Warp: 27 lbf/in2 Fill: 27 lbf/in2 |
| Hydrostatic Resistance (ASTM D5512) | 500 lbf/in2 |
| Phthalates Content (ASTM D3421) | Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP): Not Detected Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP): 0.020% Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP): 0.139% |
| Low Temperature Impact Resistance (ASTM D1790) | Pass at -40°F (no cracking of vinyl coating) |
| Sizing | Finish Size, +/- 3% of advertised dimension |
These values are typical data and are not intended as limiting specifications.
Standard Features | ||
 | Double-Thick Hems: Our vinyl tarps are made with standard 2-ply hems, with the fabric folded back on itself and heat sealed into a single, very robust edge. | |
 | Black Brass Grommets: Every 2 feet we put a 1/2" inner diameter brass grommet. These grommets are black pvd-coated, and will not corrode or rust over the lifespan of the tarp. |
Options for Made-to-Order Tarps:
Grommets with Reinforced Patches: Built for high-tension applications like wind protection, this hem features an extra layer of vinyl fabric underneath each grommet. The extra fabric thickness provides significant resistance against grommet pull-out and other tension-related failures.
D-Rings with Reinforced Patches: Easy and robust attachment points for tie-downs. Many find D-rings easier and more convenient than grommets, particularly when securing a tarp with rope. The 1 and 1/8" steel-plated zinc D-rings are secured with extremely robust webbing, and will hold up to very tough use.
Rope in Hem: Adding a 3/16th inch diameter rope to the hem of a tarp has long been a popular way to strengthen the hem of a tarp. This rope absorbs the stresses that weight, wind, and tension put on the hem, protecting the fabric and increasing load capacity.
High UV-Resistance
Fabric is treated to resist degradation from long-term sun exposure.
1 Year Limited Warranty
Contact us for full details on our pro-rated warranty.
Heat-welded Seams & Hems
Stronger than sewn and completely watertight.
High Temperature Tolerance
Will remain flexible & usable in temperatures down to -40°F.
Brass Grommets
Corrosion resistant pvd-coated black grommets, sourced in the USA.
Available with D-Rings
For use with cargo straps and other more traditional tie-down methods.
Custom Sizes Available
Need a different size or specification? Request a quote.
Made in the USA
Manufactured in our Indiana facility.
